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Traveler’s Facts
About Gajner: A town of historical importance
Attraction: Wildlife Sanctuary, Gajner palace
Should I Visit: Yes, if you are interested in wildlife or historical sites
Location: 30 km from Bikaner, 330 kms northwest of the state capital, Jaipur
Founded by: Maharaja Sir Ganga Ji
About Gajner
Gajner is a historical city of Rajasthan. The chief attraction in Gajner is the Gajner Palace built by Maharaja Sir Ganga Ji of Bikaner, which was used as a hunting resort for the royal families and their guests. The red sandstone palace is well known for its architectural beauty and luxuriously appointed suites and rooms. A travel to Gajner can let us experience the greenery and serenity around the palace. The chirping of birds and peacocks make it a truly memorable experience for all kinds of tourists. The palace has a wildlife sanctuary housing endangered species and one can try a camel, horse or jeep safari into the sanctuary.
View of Gajner Palace
Location of Gajner
Gajner is like a precious Jewel in the Thar. The Gajner palace is built on the embankment of a lake surrounded with greenery. Apart from accommodation the hotel regularly conducts safaris into the mysterious Ganjer Sanctuary. The Gajner wildlife Sanctuary is located at a distance of 32 kms from the town of Bikaner. There is a sparkling lake inside the sanctuary where you can see a variety of wild animals that come to quench their thirst.
Gajner Excursions
The Gajner wildlife Sanctuary is a perennial favorite with the tourists visiting Gajner. Travel to Gajner and watch the natural bounties closely. The sanctuary has rare species like antelopes, Nilgai, Chinkara, black buck, desert foxes, various migratory birds and blue bulls. The lake within the premises attracts different species of water birds and wild animals in the summer. Imperial sand house migrate here in winter. The Gajner Palace and the Karni Bhawan palace, which was the private residence of the Maharaja of Bikaner, is near to major tourist attractions like the Junagarh fort, Lalgarh palace, the camel breeding farm, the temples and the bazaars. Travel to Gajner and register for yourself an exciting memory that’ll last a lifetime.
How to Reach
Located 30 km from the town of Bikaner, Gajner does not have a railway station. The nearest railway station is at Bikaner while the nearest airport to Gajner is at Jodhpur.
